________________________________________ Soccer Academy launched at South West College supported by Irish FA and Youth Sport Omagh South West College was delighted today to launch the Soccer Academy at its Omagh Campus. The College has recognised for some time that it needs to include more practical elements in its sport programmes in order to give students improved access to first class coaching from different sports experts. Over the last year, South West College has made substantial progress in developing Academies with the IFA and the GAA. It is currently seeking to firm up proposals for both Golf and Rugby academies at its campuses in Enniskillen and Dungannon. From September 2013, students can enrol on either the Level 2 Diploma in Sport (one year course and the equivalent of 5 GCSEs) or the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (two year course and the equivalent to three A levels) depending on their GCSE grades. Students must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above to enrol on the Level 3 programme. Students will be given football coaching by a fully qualified IFA coach over four mornings per week at Youth Sport Omagh before starting the academic side of the programme back in the College. Both programmes incorporate a mix of practical exercises, classroom lectures, external visits and case study exercises. Students will also receive training and assessment in a range of additional qualifications delivered by an IFA Pro Licence coach including the IFA Level 1 Award and beyond which will enhance their suitability as members of local soccer clubs. Tom McBride, Head of Department at South West College told us: “this Sports Academy will not only give the students involved access to expert coaching but will prove invaluable in motivating them through the academic side of the programmes. They will witness at first hand the relevance to the soccer world of the academic modules they will study on the main programme including Nutrition for Sport, Fitness Testing and Training, Injury in Sport and Planning and Leading Sports Activities.” Applicants for all courses in Sport Studies are expected to show a strong commitment to the sporting world and a strong personal statement of intent. A large number of progression routes are available and includes opportunities to undertake an HND, a Foundation Degree or Degree depending on UCAS points gained. Further information can be obtained from the College on 0845 6031881 or from swc.ac.uk ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Both courses are available to boys and girls over the age of 16. Therefore mature students can also apply and some flexibility will be exercised by SWC with regards to entry qualifications. All interested mature students must be interviewed by SWC staff. BENEFITS: .Opportunity to obtain academic qualifications - Level 2 Diploma in Sport (one year course and the equivalent to 5 GCSEs) or Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (two year course and the equivalent to 3 A-Levels). Opportunity to develop soccer skills on a daily basis from IFA Pro Licence coach. Opportunity to gain IFA recognised coaching qualifications. Opportunity to represent South West College in soccer competitions and friendly games. Opportunity to visit English or Scottish Clubs and play at their Academy facilities. Opportunity to apply to Irish, UK and American Universities to further academic and soccer careers. Opportunity to apply to Irish, UK and American Soccer Coaching Camps. ENROLLMENT will take place after the GCSE results are released on 14th August 2013. The SWC staff in Omagh will deal with enrollment and they return from holiday on Monday 19th August 2013. FURTHER DETAILS contact Paul Kee @ 07971191054 or Sean Curneen @ 07711158122 PRESS QUERIES Linda Rogers PR & Events Officer South West College – Dungannon Campus Tel: 0845 603 1881 ext 3617 Email: [email protected]
Posted on: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 18:26:45 +0000
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